March weather forecast
Friendship, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Friendship, is an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

Friendship in March observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). In March, the recorded average low-temperature is a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Friendship, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Friendship, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Friendship, in March, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In Friendship, during the entire year, snow falls for 40 days and aggregates up to 18.27" (464mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).
Note: During swimming, this state is an instant threat to life. Breathing is uncontrollable, and coherent thought processes nearly vanish. A specialized swimsuit is crucial to minimize thermal dissipation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Friendship, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:03 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Friendship, Maine, during March are 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Friendship is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Friendship, in March, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated.

When is the ocean coldest in Friendship?

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What is the ocean temperature in March?

In March, the average ocean temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:03 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Friendship have in March?

In Friendship, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Friendship, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Friendship, ME

Average temperature in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Friendship, ME

Average pressure in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Friendship, ME

Average wind speed in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Friendship, ME

Average humidity in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Friendship, ME

Average rainfall in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Friendship, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Friendship, ME

Average snowfall in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Friendship, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Friendship, ME

Average sea temperature in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average sea temperature in March: 38.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.1°F).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Friendship, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Friendship, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Friendship, ME

Average UV index in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Friendship, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Friendship, ME

Average visibility in March - Friendship, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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